Maui News
Lana‘i Residents Receive Board Training from MEDB
Ten Lana‘i residents, representing a diverse group of non-profits and civic organizations, attended a nonprofit board of directors training workshop led by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)’s Director of Business Development Projects, Frank De Rego Jr.
Safe Food Handling Urged During Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
One Salmonella case was reported in Hawai‘i, but the investigation was closed after the DOH could not find an exposure or link related to the current outbreak.
RIMPAC 2018 Participants Conduct Second Sinking Exercise off Kaua‘i
Live fire from a ship and an aircraft participating in the RIMPAC exercise sank the decommissioned frigate USS McClusky in waters 55 nautical miles N of Kauaʻi.
Top Maui Now Headlines: July 20, 2018
A lava explosion on Hawai‘i Island injures more than 20 people, Hawai‘i County police search for the suspect who killed one of their own, and a Maui company joins an earth-friendly ocean voyage.
Demolition of Former Maui Prince Hotel Structure Underway
Demolition of the former 310-room Maui Prince Hotel structure at the Mākena Golf & Beach Club continues.
Location Change for Absentee Walk-In Voting on Maui
Early walk-in voting on Maui will take place at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku Community Center for the 2018 Primary and General Elections
Water Outage on Olinda Road, Makawao
Customers in the Olinda area are experiencing no water and/or low water pressure this afternoon due to a broken valve on Olinda Road in Makawao.
Blood Bank Returns to Cameron Center in August
The Blood Bank of Hawai‘i returns to the J. Walter Cameron Center in August with their Summer Saves Lives campaign.
Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission Weighs In on New Service Animal Law
The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) and the Disability Communication Access Board (DCAB) are joining in a public education effort to caution against a misreading of a newly enacted law to the detriment of the rights of persons with disabilities under state and federal fair housing laws.
Founder of Hawai‘i’s First Air Ambulance Turns 101
Richard Barcheski, who is also a World War II veteran and former Hawaiian Airlines pilot, attributes his secret for living so long to “Two things”
Fallen Hawai‘i Officer Honored on House Floor
US Rep Tulsi Gabbard today spoke on the House floor honoring the service and sacrifice of Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday
FBI, US Marshals Offer $10,000 Rewards in Fatal Shooting of Officer
The FBI and the US Marshals are each offering $10,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of 33-year-old Justin Joshua Puamoiwalei Waiki.
Haleakalā Backcountry Reopens After Assault on Hiker
Haleakalā NP Chief Ranger Ari Wong said that after an “exhaustive search,” he is “confident that the assailant is no longer in the crater.”
Three Visitors Rescued off Papalaua Beach, Maui
Three visitors were rescued from waters off of Papalaua Beach Park in West Maui on Wednesday afternoon after being swept out in choppy seas and 25-30 mph winds.
18 Maui Farm Apprentices Graduate from Mentor Program
New graduates of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United – Farm Apprentice Mentoring program are growing farms dedicated to environmentally and culturally conscious agriculture from Waiheʻe to Hāna.
Maui Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement from Moloka‘i Credit Union
Janell Purdy was sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in jail for her role in conspiring to embezzle from First Hawaiian Homes Federal Credit Union on Molokaʻi.
New Maui Deputy Water Director Appointed
Mayor Alan Arakawa today announced that he has appointed Shayne Agawa as the new Deputy Director of the Department of Water Supply, effective July 17, 2018.
Hanabusa Shares Thoughts on Housing, Homelessness and Cost of Living
Hanabusa shared her thoughts on the campaign so far including impressions on housing, homelessness and the cost of living. She is one of 13 candidates vying to
Maui Crime July 1-7, 2018: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 16 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and 11 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from July 1-7, 2018.
Newly Activated State Hotspots Offer 1 Hour of Free WiFi
Newly Activated State Hotspots Offer 1 Hour of Free WiFi. Maui Locations Include Sites in Wailuku and Hāna
